Canadian power trio Rush to headline Marcus Amphitheater on July 4

Alex Lifeson (left) and Geddy Lee of Rush perform at the Marcus Amphitheater during Summerfest as part of the band’s Time Machine Tour in 2010.

By Piet Levy of the Journal Sentinel

Published on: 2/19/2013

The loud booms of fireworks will have some strong competition in Milwaukee on July 4: Rush has been confirmed as Summerfest's Marcus Amphitheater headliner on Independence Day.

The Canadian progressive rock trio - Geddy Lee, Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson - is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year and will be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April. Rush released its 19th studio album last June, "Clockwork Angels."

Tickets for the show go on sale at 11 a.m. Friday at the Summerfest box office, select Walmart stores with Ticketmaster retail outlets, (800) 745-3000 and ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are to be announced.

Rush is the fourth Marcus Amphitheater headliner announced for Summerfest this year, and the first rock act.